September 2010 Newsletter Now Available

Our most recent monthly newsletter (September 2010) is now available, and features information about the upcoming Annual Awards Breakfast on November 12th, Volunteer Recognition for Melanie Shuler, expansion of LINC's Caring Communities program in the Northland, the Penguin Park Historic Panels dedication, Perspectives ("NNI: A Unique Organization") by Jim Rice, Neighborhood Clips, and more. 
Be sure to read it today.

NNI Offices Closed

Monday, September 6th

Northland Neighborhoods, Inc. offices will be closed on Monday, September 6th in observance of the Labor Day holiday.

Senior Workshop - Senior Exercise Resource Guide

Wednesday, September 8th - 9:00 a.m.

"Senior Workshop" is held on the 2nd Wednesday of every month, from 9:00 am to 10:30 am, and features guest speakers discussing topics of interest to our senior citizens. Clay County Senior Services and Tri-County Mental Health Services will team up Wednesday, September 8, at 9 a.m. to present the new “Senior Exercise Resource Guide for the Northland” and review Clay County Senior Services’ exercise classes.  Also, Sally King from Tri-County Mental Health will lead a discussion on “Kindred Spirits – The Role of Intimate Relationships as We Age.” For more information, contact Janet Shaffer at NNI 816-454-2000.

Forward Kansas City Neighborhood Meeting

Wednesday, September 8th - 7:00 p.m.

Northland Neighborhoods, Inc. will host a neighborhood meeting with Forward Kansas City. This organization is reaching out to neighborhood leaders in the Northland to learn more about Northland needs and issues from the important perspective of our neighborhoods. This meeting will help Forward Kansas City in screening and endorsing candidates who understand the Northland's unique role in Kansas City during the next term of the Mayor and Council.

Cop Talk Cancelled

The September 15, 2010 Cop Talk session has been cancelled

Newsletter Editors Training

Wednesday, September 15th - 6:00 p.m.

Northland Neighborhoods, Inc. and Park University are again working together to present a training course for neighborhood newsletter eEditors. The workshop will be held at Northland Neighborhoods, Inc. offices, 3015 NE Vivion Road. Current or potential neighborhood newsletter editors may contact NNI at 454-2000 to sign up for this free program.

1st District Problem-Solving

Tuesday, September 21st - 8:30 a.m.

The 1st District Problem-Solving series is an expansion of the former 1st District Roads Update series, and features Councilwoman Deb Hermann and Councilman Bill Skaggs discussing more complex challenges facing the northland area, such as economic development, area planning, and the City budget.

Meet Your Councilpersons

Monday, September 27th - 6:00 p.m.

"Meet Your Councilpersons" is an open forum where you can sit and talk with your KCMO Council representative

Neighborhood Roundtable

Tuesday, September 28th - 6:00 p.m.

The Neighborhood Roundtable, held at NNI every other month on the fourth Tuesday at 6 p.m., features topical speakers, questions and answers, followed by a roundtable discussion of happenings in the neighborhoods. The September 28th roundtable session features Kansas City’s Neighborhood Advisory Council.

The 2010 Annual Newsletter Competition is Underway

Newsletters are a primary communication tool for neighborhoods - that's why NNI is again this year sponsoring a contest for "Best Neighborhood Newsletter" and "Best Newsletter Article".  Northland neighborhood associations that are certified members
of NNI may submit an entry for each of the two contest categories, Best Neighborhood Newsletter and Best Newsletter Article.  Find out more about the 2010 mewsletter competition...

 

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